Financing

Career Training Loan (Sallie Mae)

SLM Financial (a SallieMae Company) provides eligible Compass students with the Career Training Loan. This loan is credit-based and will, in most cases, require a cosigner. The student must enroll directly online at www.slmfinancial.com by opting for the Career Training Loan. Sallie Mae will contact the Admissions office with your loan details. All tuition loan payments are made directly to the school. In addition, limited financial aid may be available to students who warrant a need. Student loans, payment plans, deferment of payment, and scholarships are all considered financial aid.

Students may apply up to six months in advance for a Career Training Loan. All loan approvals must be finalized before the start of class and the first payment received no later than 10 days before class begins. If you have questions regarding your student loan status or completion of the application, contact Jill at 616.458.4238 x3040 for help.

Scholarships

Since tuition covers only roughly half of our expenses, we rely on the generosity of donors. However, scholarships are considered on a per student basis. CFA Financial Aid Application (PDF)

Payment Plan

The payment plan available to students, or their parents, directly from Compass Film Academy is the ability to pay the tuition charges in two payments. The first payment is due ten days before the first term classes begin in September; the second payment is due during the first week of January prior to the start of the second term. This plan requires the appropriate deposit before the first day of classes.